28 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Macgregor Herald
Location
Macgregor, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1898
Page
1
The passage discusses land ownership concentration by speculators and railway companies, foreclosures, and settlement pressures. It references Manitoba and the Territories, railways, and fears about national or regional changes, hinting at immigration and foreign influence. The text is garbled but centers on property, policy, and population concerns.
Premier Greenway returns east and signals the project will be explained first to the Legislature. A move to abandon the Duluth line faces construction costs and the choice of an all Canadian route gaining favor. Winnipeg to Lake Manitoba prospects hinge on a ten cent wheat rate, with Manitoba backing any solution that lowers prices.
An uneven odd text fragment discusses price increases and stock moves in a rural market. It urges buying ahead for summer and hints at a coming spring campaign to boost sales, with references to wheat and rent and ongoing effort to keep goods moving amid rising costs.
A letter from P Misip of New Zealand on land tax and policy contrasts with Canadian Northwest issues. It argues land value taxation reduces alien ownership, prompts sales at low prices, and shifts tax burdens. It cites Manitoba land grants to railways, vast unsold tracts, and calls for examining public land use and taxation effects on settlers.
A Canadian government report shows a 29.9 percent rise for six months ending December 3 in commercial returns, while Ontario faces economic strain. Premier Hardy leads as opposition demands a liquid silver bond plan. In the U S a Senate dispute over bonds looms, Ohio’s election race cost 820,000, and Liberal tactics in Ottawa provoke debate over binding twine duties. Britain and Russia push for equal trade privileges amid rising tensions with China, signaling potential war if either backs down.
Manitoba premier Greenway considers a joint railway with Ontario to move trade to Duluth. The plan would divert provincial traffic and may threaten Ontario’s stance if Ottawa does not cooperate. Supporters push for a Winnipes to Port Arthur route to boost provincial development.
Community items from Bagot recount church organizer Avery and Presbyterians, with notes on revival services, visitors, and thanks for gifts. Mentions incidents about Mister Cooss and Mr Lewis aiding revival efforts, Andrea Allan and Rob Hunt, a saw mill project, and improvements for Miss Carson and Jams Barrett.
In Austin, Rev. Mr. Trek led a service last Tuesday as Wellington Warstings and supporters attended. The event followed a dramatic town gathering at the oven ereapmudant tow, with residents noting the involvement of local figures and a noted interval of unity.
Reported unrest includes a mob attacking Fort Yukn provision warehouses but U S troops stationed there delayed their advances. Other items note Cuban insurgents against Spain, riots in France, and tensions among Russia China Britain and Egypt, with various military deployments and border disputes.
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